For forms relating to the establishment of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements, see About the Biodiversity Credits Supply Fund.
For forms related to the ongoing management of established Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements, go to the Biodiversity Conservation Trust.
Credit transaction forms and guidance
Transferring and retiring credits
To transfer Biodiversity Offsets Scheme credits, use the Application to transfer Biodiversity Offsets Scheme credits (DOCX 194KB).
To retire Biodiversity Offsets Scheme credits, use the Application to retire Biodiversity Offsets Scheme credits (DOCX 162KB).
The relevant fee must accompany applications to transfer or retire Biodiversity Offsets Scheme credits. Visit Scheme fees.
Transferring and retiring BioBanking credits
To transfer credits issued under BioBanking (the previous scheme), use the Application to transfer biodiversity credits (BioBanking) (DOCX 105KB).
To retire credits issued under BioBanking (the previous scheme), use the Application to retire biodiversity credits (BioBanking) (DOCX 98KB).
The relevant fee must accompany applications to transfer or retire existing BioBanking credits. Visit Scheme fees.
Authority to sign and proof of identity
Authority to sign and proof of identity are required for Biodiversity Offsets Scheme transaction applications. For more information, read the Authority to sign and proof of identity practice guideline.
Change of contact person for public register listings
Download the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme change of designated contact person or authorised representative for public register (DOCX 122KB).
Assessment of reasonable equivalence for BioBanking credits and obligations forms
To apply for an assessment of reasonable equivalence for existing BioBanking credits and obligations created under the previous scheme, use:
- Assessment of reasonable equivalence of biodiversity credits – created credits application form (DOCX 48KB)
- Assessment of reasonable equivalence of biodiversity credits – credit obligation application form (DOCX 124KB).
There are no fees for an assessment of equivalence. For more information, visit Apply for an equivalence assessment for existing BioBanking credits.
Biodiversity certification forms
- Biodiversity Certification Application (DOCX, 139.45 KB)
- Request Biodiversity Certification Application Strategic (DOCX, 31.34 KB)
Biodiversity Values Map and Native Vegetation Regulatory map forms
For enquiries related to the Biodiversity Values Map or Native Vegetation Regulatory map, including a map review or explanation, use the Map Review Team enquiry form.
Accredited assessor forms
- Accreditation Apply Biodiversity Assessment Method Form (DOCX, 124.27 KB)
- Accredited assessors complaint and feedback form (PDF, 38.7 KB)